Drogheda is one of the oldest Irish towns where the first written records of whiskey production date back to 1556. The town has a rich history of whiskey distilling and had 18 operating distilleries in 1774. As we know, Irish whiskey was in decline in the 20th century, due to the civil war, trade dispute with the UK, and Prohibition in the US with only a handful distilleries remaining operational, none of those in Drogheda. Boann Distillery joined the resurgence of Irish whiskey in 2019, producing the first spirit in the town in more than 160 years. The company was launched by Patrick "The Whistler" Cooney and his wife Marie with several other family members. Backed by 40 years of experience in the industry, the family has the know-how, skill, and passion to create premium Irish whiskey. On one hand, they honor the rich tradition of Irish whiskey, on the other they take innovative approaches using cutting-edge technology which includes their state-of-the-art brewhouse and unique 3 copper-pot stills that use nanotechnology all with the goal of creating some of the finest whiskey and craft gin. All the ingredients are 100% natural, including locally-grown barley from native farmers and water from the Boyne Valley well. The operation is overseen by Michael Walsh. Ireland's youngest head distiller has accumulated a vast amount of knowledge during his Chemical Engineering studies and when getting his Certificate in Distilling in 2012, quickly rising through the ranks. They recycle their water and harness the heat that is generated during distillation, which then helps run their packaging lines and heat their restaurant, visitor center, and offices. Distillation byproducts are used as animal feed. The Whistler Distillers Select Double Oaked is crafted using a combination of malt and grain Irish whiskeys, meticulously selected by master distiller Michael Walsh. Crafted in small batches, the juices that have been aged in ex-Bourbon barrels then go into Boann's Oloroso sherry casks for 6 months of additional maturation before being bottled at 80 proof. 

Drogheda is one of the oldest Irish towns where the first written records of whiskey production date back to 1556. The town has a rich history of whiskey distilling and had 18 operating distilleries in 1774. As we know, Irish whiskey was in decline in the 20th century, due to the civil war, trade dispute with the UK, and Prohibition in the US with only a handful distilleries remaining operational, none of those in Drogheda. Boann Distillery joined the resurgence of Irish whiskey in 2019, producing the first spirit in the town in more than 160 years. The company was launched by Patrick and Marie Cooney with several other family members. Backed by 40 years of experience in the industry, the family has the know-how, skill, and passion to create premium Irish whiskey. On one hand, they honor the rich tradition of Irish whiskey, on the other they take innovative approaches using cutting-edge technology which includes their state-of-the-art brewhouse and unique 3 copper-pot stills that use nanotechnology all with the goal of creating some of the finest whiskey and craft gin. All the ingredients are 100% natural, including locally-grown barley from native farmers and water from the Boyne Valley well. The operation is overseen by Michael Walsh. Ireland's youngest head distiller has accumulated a vast amount of knowledge during his Chemical Engineering studies and when getting his Certificate in Distilling in 2012, quickly rising through the ranks. They recycle their water and harness the heat that is generated during distillation, which then helps run their packaging lines and heat their restaurant, visitor center, and offices. Distillation byproducts are used as animal feed. Their Single Malt series contains a threesome of Irish Single Malts, How the Years Whistle By being the oldest of the bunch. The sourced whiskey was first aged for 8 years in first-fill Bourbon barrels before spending an additional 2 years in oak Oloroso sherry casks. Complex, rich, and smooth, it's bottled at 92 proof without chill filtration or added coloring. 

This U.S. exclusive special bottling of single malt whiskey was originally matured in ex-Bourbon barrels before being finished in Chestnut casks, resulting in an unusual and complex flavor profile featuring a distinctive, yet not overpowering, Chestnut influence. Bottling at cask strength from Chestnut Cask No. 29555 with no filtration completes this Irish whiskey of true character.

Bottle Size: 750ml

Bank Note is the perfect mix of the finest malt whiskies (40%) from the Speyside and Highland regions, expertly blended with the purest grain whisky (60%) from Lowland Scotland. Maturation in oak casks ensures a mellow taste at 43% ABV with sweet richness and alluring depth of flavour.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Golden with brilliant clarity.

Nose: Clean, crisp aroma, hints of vanilla.

Palate: Mellow on the taste with sweet richness and depth of flavour.

Finish: Clean on the palate with lingering sweetness.

The first Irish single malt from Midleton in a very long time ?French Limousin oak adds floral aromatics while bourbon casks provide a toasted, nutty character.

Whiskey: Tullamore Dew Caribbean Rum Cask Irish

Tullamore D.E.W. XO Caribbean Rum Cask Finish is the Original Triple Blend Irish whiskey with an additional finish in first fill XO Caribbean rum casks for sweet tropical notes.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 86 (43% ABV)

Origin: Ireland

Distillery: Tullamore DEW Distillery

Detailed Description

Hand selected casks of Carribean Demerara Rum have been used to finish the Tullamore D.E.W Original and thus create the Tullamore D.E.W Carribean Rum Cask Finish. Flavours of tropical fruit and warm spices dominate the palate.

Tullamore Dew Caribbean Rum Cask Irish Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Notes of vanilla and oak overlaid with citrus, ripe bananas and delicate spice.

Palate: Creamy smooth mouthfeel bringing out the deliciously deep caramel and banana notes with hints of dates and raisins.

Finish: Long and sweet with bananas and caramel lingering.

Distillery Information

Tullamore DEW Distillery was founded within 50 years of the accident, and is situated at the very site where the hot air balloon struck a smoking chimney, which started the fire.

Whiskey: Tullamore Dew Cider Cask Irish

This is a rare and noble Irish whiskey that is the essence of Ireland, with notes of toasted oak tinged with cider sweetness to engage and delight the palate of true Irish whiskey lovers.

Size: 750mL

Proof: 86 (43% ABV)

Origin: Ireland

Distillery: Tullamore DEW Distillery

Detailed Description

Once a year, this finely balanced, sophisticated spirit is created in the heart of Ireland. It is a marriage between the craft of small-batch cider-making and our legendary whiskey, creating a layered complexity of nose and taste that is richly rewarding.Only available in selected outlets in a limited number of markets.

Tullamore Dew Cider Cask Irish Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh leafiness with a hint of crisp green apple and sweet maltiness.

Palate: Light bodied with a sweet, fruity vibrancy, that is soft and mellow with a lovely balance of oak, creamy malt and sweet, fresh apple notes.

Finish: Lingering sweetness with very subtle fruitiness.

Distillery Information

Tullamore DEW Distillery was founded within 50 years of the accident, and is situated at the very site where the hot air balloon struck a smoking chimney, which started the fire.

Whiskey: Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt Irish

A unique, triple distilled 14 year old single malt that has been finished in a combination of Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry, Port and Madeira barrels for a minimum of six months.

Size: 750ML

Proof: 82.6 (41.3% ABV)

Age: 14 Year

Origin: Ireland

Distillery: Tullamore DEW Distillery

Detailed Description

A single malt released under the Tullamore DEW label, triple distilled in the Irish tradition and then finished in a range of different casks: bourbon, oloroso sherry, port and madeira. The result is a complex and spicy whiskey with creamy and fruity notes.

Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Vibrant and lively with incredible fruitiness. Ripe apples, sweet citrus and hints of tropical fruit all enveloped in Vanilla Oak.

Palate: Beautifully rich and sweet with layers of fruit, oak and subtle spice.

Finish:Sherried sweetness carries on.

Distillery Information

The Tullamore Distillery is an Irish whiskey distillery located in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. Built by William Grant & Sons at a cost of 35 million, the distillery officially opened in September 2014. It is the first new distillery to have been constructed on a greenfield site in Ireland in over 100 years, and the first to operate in Tullamore since 1954.

The fighting 69th has long celebrated its Irish heritage, and in this tradition, we bring you their first Irish Whiskey. In the 19th century, Irish whiskey was the most popular spirit in the world, and today, it is the fastest growing whiskey category in the world. This fine whiskey is a tribute to the Irish-American spirit and a perfect tribute to America’s own Irish Brigade!

We use only the finest high quality distilling grains. Our mash bill consists of the finest barley and malted barley, which gives Irish whiskey its unique and distinctive character. We use a variety of mash bills and complete the minimum 3 year aging process in bourbon casks. We then create a variety of distillates using unique secondary cask finishing.

Our whiskey is triple-distilled in handmade copper pot stills, uniquely designed for maximum vapor and copper interaction. Our Fighting 69th Irish whiskey is a unique and superb blend of three distinct distillates, which undergo separate finishing processes. We then choose which finishes, in the right proportions, create the optimal blend.

All of our whiskies are matured in once used bourbon casks for a minimum of 3 years. We then secondarily finish our whiskies in a variety of other casks, including Single-Char casks, Double-Char casks, Oloroso Sherry casks, Rum casks, and Port casks. This uniquely finished blend results in a fine distillate that is both of robust character and a full smooth finish, a fitting tribute to the Fighting 69th Regiment!

Buckle up. Bushmills Single Malt Whiskey 16 year old is is truly one of the great whiskeys of the world. Aged for about 15 years in a combination of Oloroso Sherry and bourbon-seasoned casks, and then finished for about 9 months in port wine pipes (large barrels unique to making port wine.) This single malt shows its layers of flavor, juicy fruits, nuts and spice, as well as a hint of ruby redness. It’s best enjoyed neat. Okay, maybe one small cube of ice to open it up.

TASTING NOTES

Aged for a minimum of 16 years in a combination of Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon seasoned casks, then finished for several months in Port Wine barrels, BUSHMILLS 16 Year Old is a unique maturation which imparts distinct notes of juicy fruits, nuts and spice, as well as a hint of ruby redness.

Blue Spot’s name was derived from the Mitchell’s practice of marking their maturing casks of whiskey with a mark or daub of coloured paint to determine the age potential of the whiskey. Blue Spot was a 7 year old whiskey, Green Spot (10 year old), Yellow Spot (12 Year Old) and Red Spot (15 year old). As a colourful history would have it, this revered Blue Spot remained underground until now and its introduction reunites the historical Spot Family for the first time in over 56 years.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A light mix of pineapple, kiwi, green banana and lime zest followed by Pot Still spices, baked apple, hazelnut and toasted wood.

Taste: A smooth mouthfeel with a subtle mix of fruit, a hint of clove oil and cracked black pepper corns. Sweet spices, vanilla and cinnamon add to the wood's nutty contribution.

Finish: Blue Spot Blue Spot Embodying the unmistakable qualities of Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. Blue Spot is matured for no less than 7 years in Bourbon casks, Sherry butts and Portuguese Madeira casks all bottled at cask strength for you to enjoy! Nose A light mix of pineapple, kiwi, green banana and lime zest followed by Pot Still spices, baked apple, hazelnut and toasted wood. Taste A smooth mouthfeel with a subtle mix of fruit, a hint of clove oil and cracked black pepper corns. Sweet spices, vanilla and cinnamon add to the wood's nutty contribution. finish A lasting and distinctly palatable balance of exotic fruits and spices.

A 17 Year Old Single Malt that was aged in ex-Bourbon barrels for the first 15 years before being transferred into a rare Japanese Mizunara cask for the final two years. It's predecessor the Glendalough 13 Year Old Mizunara Finish was named in the top 20 whiskeys in the world. Very aromatic and complex on the palate with notes of honeycomb, creamy vanilla and cedarwood spice.